Gujarat: Fire Department rescues people stranded in floodwaters in Junagadh
Junagadh, July 4
Fire Department personnel on Saturday rescued several people stranded in floodwaters near Samdhiyala village of Gujarat's Junagadh district following heavy rainfall.
The rescue operation was carried out safely and no casualties were reported.
Further details are awaited.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall (5-15 mm per hour) accompanied by moderate thunderstorms and gusty surface winds of 41-61 kmph at isolated places across several districts of Gujarat, including Porbandar, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Diu, Bhavnagar, Mahisagar, Dahod, Panchmahal, Chhota Udepur, Bharuch, Narmada, Surat and Tapi.
The IMD has also warned of a moderate probability (30-60 per cent) of cloud-to-ground lightning in these districts.
Meanwhile, a relentless spell of monsoon rainfall has severely disrupted normal life across western India, triggering intense waterlogging, stranding commuters, and leading to fatalities in parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
In Gujarat's Jamnagar district, the Dhrol area bore the brunt of the onslaught, with incessant downpours inundating multiple arterial roads. The sudden flooding left numerous vehicles, including school buses full of children, stranded on waterlogged streets, forcing residents to wade through waist-deep waters to commute.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is becoming an annual tragedy in western India. Every year we see the same story - heavy rains, waterlogging, and stranded people. The government should invest in proper stormwater management and not just rely on rescue operations after the damage is done. Meanwhile, appreciation for the fire department personnel who risk their lives to save others. 🙏
As someone who's lived in both India and the US, I can see the difference in infrastructure. In the US, they have flood control systems that handle this. Here, it's always reactive. But the spirit of the rescue teams is commendable. Truly selfless work. Hope the families affected get the support they need.
My heart goes out to the families with children stuck in school buses in Jamnagar. That must have been terrifying for the kids and parents. 🙏 The IMD warnings are important - people should avoid traveling during such warnings. But also, the government should have emergency plans in place for schools and hospitals during monsoons.
The fire department's quick response is praiseworthy, but let's be honest - this is a failure of urban planning. Every year, cities like Junagadh and Jamnagar flood because we build on floodplains and block natural drainage. We need sustainable development that respects nature. Also, cloud-to-ground lightning is scary - stay safe everyone! ⚡
I'm from Gujarat and this hits close to home. The monsoon this year is particularly severe. The IMD forecast of 41-61 kmph winds is no joke. Grateful for the
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